ollie Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi all. I am thinking of popping the question to my girlfriend later on this year and at present I am trying to come up with romantic ideas on how to do it. She has already warned me not to do it on special occasions (i.e. birthdays, valentines, christmas or anniversaries) and she has also said that she doesn't want it done in public (i.e. restaurant). My idea at the moment is to either go away for a weekend in a foreign city or go away to somewhere in Ireland for the weekend. She is obsessed with picnics so I had thought about renting out a cottage for a weekend and then whether permitting have a picnic in a favourable spot where I can then say my speel and pop the question. I would just like to know how all you guys did it so I can maybe pick up some tips. Also the location that you did it and any other pointers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 i paid for a bottle of champagne to be produced in France and the ring was embedded into the cork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulr5604 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Your picnic idea sounds good especially when she loves picnics. I booked my other half in for a photo shoot and then popped the question at the end of it so the photographer could take a photo of me actually proposing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi all. I am thinking of popping the question to my girlfriend later on this year and at present I am trying to come up with romantic ideas on how to do it. She has already warned me not to do it on special occasions (i.e. birthdays, valentines, christmas or anniversaries) and she has also said that she doesn't want it done in public (i.e. restaurant). My idea at the moment is to either go away for a weekend in a foreign city or go away to somewhere in Ireland for the weekend. She is obsessed with picnics so I had thought about renting out a cottage for a weekend and then whether permitting have a picnic in a favourable spot where I can then say my speel and pop the question. I would just like to know how all you guys did it so I can maybe pick up some tips. Also the location that you did it and any other pointers Go to where she likes to have here picnics and ask here there Saves you ****loads of money and shows you have thought about where she likes to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 No good asking me,i was pondering how to propose,and we were in a pub,she asked what was wrong as i had been quiet all night,so i just blurted out "will you marry me"she slipped off the stool in surprise,but thankfully said yes,she told me i had been so quiet that she thought i was going to dump her. We have been married for over 23 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 i just chucked a ring in a box at her when she got out the shower and said 'there you go'. i got fed up of the nagging im about as romantic as a tree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggins. Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 I proposed to the first wife after i had given her one on her mums living room floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry flashman Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 November just gone, up on top of Lochnagar, nearly didn't get up there as the burn we had to cross was much higher than last time I went there, and at the the top was so windy she couldn't hear a word of my little speech.... But nevertheless, glad I made the effort, great memory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry flashman Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) Double post sorry Edited February 19, 2012 by harry flashman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi all. I am thinking of popping the question to my girlfriend later on this year and at present I am trying to come up with romantic ideas on how to do it. She has already warned me not to do it on special occasions (i.e. birthdays, valentines, christmas or anniversaries) and she has also said that she doesn't want it done in public (i.e. restaurant). Lets look at this logically she doesnt want it done in public/special occasions yet she knows its coming maybe she doesnt want to marry you just my opinion.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Save your money, dont do it, and buy a new gun with what youve saved (P.s I am a girl) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Your picnic idea sounds good especially when she loves picnics. I booked my other half in for a photo shoot and then popped the question at the end of it so the photographer could take a photo of me actually proposing. The photoshoot is actually a good idea, I know a photographer who would maybe do that. Go to where she likes to have here picnics and ask here there Saves you ****loads of money and shows you have thought about where she likes to be I've never taken her on a picnic so I don't know where she likes I proposed to the first wife after i had given her one on her mums living room floor. Lets look at this logically she doesnt want it done in public/special occasions yet she knows its coming maybe she doesnt want to marry you just my opinion.... She is quite fussy about what she wants, that's why she is with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefulham Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 I proposed to the first wife after i had given her one on her mums living room floor. You old romantic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdX Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 I donned a suit of armour and borrowed a white steed, rode up the street and knocked on the door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie mac Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 The picnic is a good idea,i asked the other half one Sunday night in Lisburn standing in the lashing rain waiting on the bus home,she said yes,and 18 years were still happy,so go for it ollie, ya never know your luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88b Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 She is quite fussy about what she wants, that's why she is with me Just remember the idea is for this to be a permenant thing, be very careful what your signing up for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Sweepy Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Sweepy never did. It just sort of happen No fuss no expense we just got married xxxxSuzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 I would tell her you have to do this in your own way, as you are asking someone to be your love and wife for the rest of your life, to have your children and to cross all of lifes difficult patches sharing the bad times as well as the good. If she's telling you when you can ask her that, then she'll have a fairly strong opinion on everything. Women are asked and its a lifetimes romantic surprise not something fitted in between special events. Think carefully before you do as she asks this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Bear Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Sounds like a control freak. Just tell her to crack on with the wedding arrangements and if you leave it long enough you might get away with not buying a ring. I did, well for 15 years anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 after reading what she dont want then you should go out on for your birthday. Have 10 pints and a curry and do it in the kebab house in front of everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr W Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Go somewhere that means something to you both of you, it doesn't have to be in a foreign city or on top of the empire state building. You don't have to be the most romatic person but doing something a little special shows at least you care, i.e. don't do it in the pub unless of course that is somewhere special to you both. I did it on top of a hill where we used to go after clubbing to watch the sun come up, I arranged a breakfast picnic and said I wanted to go there again when we were visiting the area and popped the question there watching the sun rise. Didn't cost very much (apart from the ring of course) and she loved it, got me plenty of brownie points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Get a grip !!! It's a leap year, she's supposed to ask you in nine days time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 i agree with welshlamb,,or do what i did,,get on one knee in your local,,you will be amazed how your street cred goes up infront of the lads and how many arguments you cause between the courting couples :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 What i did sad;y is something your OH has asked you not to do, i proposed christmas morning ! I did everything traditional to ! Ring was a months wages, i had been to see her dad, i got down on one knoee ! and thank the lord she said yes ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangBangNik Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) Get a grip !!! It's a leap year, she's supposed to ask you in nine days time That's what im hoping for. Saves me the hastle and expense. If not she have to wait another 4 years! Edited February 20, 2012 by BangBangNik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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